86 DOGS: THEIR MANAGEMENT. 



all be noted down. When such points have been ob- 

 served, the animal is addressed by name, and attempts 

 may be made to approach and to caress it ; the way in 

 which it responds, submits to, or resents such advances 

 being carefully remarked. 



The dog may then be handled. The eyes and their 

 membrane are inspected, to see if the one be dull or 

 moistened by any discharge, and if the other be red- 

 dened, pallid, yellow, or discolored. 



The ears are next felt around, their edges lifted to dis- 

 cover if any blackened wax or soreness be present in 

 their convolutions, and slightly squeezed to ascertain if 

 any crackling sensation is communicated to the fingers, 

 or sign of pain evinced by the animal. 



The nose is now to be remarked. If it be moist or 

 dry; and if dry, whether it is at all encrusted. The 

 back of the hand or side of the cheek should be applied 

 to the part to ascertain its temperature. 



The lips should next be raised, and the state of their 

 lining membrane, with the condition of the teeth, ob- 

 served. 



The jaws should then be separated, that the tongue 

 may be seen sufficiently to note its color, and the breath 

 smelt. 



The hand should subsequently be passed over the 

 head and along the back, to feel the hair, and discover 

 whether there exist any sore places or tumors concealed 

 beneath it. The coat may now be generally examined, 

 to find whether in any part the covering is thin or 



